{"id":902,"date":"2014-05-30T10:17:48","date_gmt":"2014-05-30T10:17:48","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.stellaroutlooktools.com\/blog\/?p=902"},"modified":"2021-01-21T10:21:30","modified_gmt":"2021-01-21T10:21:30","slug":"how-to-fix-outlook-not-responding-error","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.stellaroutlooktools.com\/blog\/how-to-fix-outlook-not-responding-error\/","title":{"rendered":"How to fix &#8220;Outlook Not Responding&#8221; Error"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Microsoft Outlook is one of the most advanced, yet complex email client software. It provides great flexibility by acting as a connectivity tool for much professional software. However, such software or professional Outlook add-ins are not reliable and can lead to improper functioning of the Outlook. The Outlook is designed to archive Inbox emails to reduce the mailbox size. However, the mailbox size increases as more and more items are added. Due to this, Outlook freezes &amp; struggles to provide a smoother access to user mailboxes and can eventually end up \u201c<a href=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/how-to-deal-with-outlook-not-responding-error\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"follow no noopener noreferrer\">Outlook Not responding<\/a>\u201d. In addition, the advanced security settings in anti-virus programs can also prevent Outlook in functioning properly.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-903 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/www.stellaroutlooktools.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/05\/Outlook-Not-Responding-300x204.png\" alt=\"Error Outlook Not Responding\" width=\"300\" height=\"204\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.stellaroutlooktools.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/05\/Outlook-Not-Responding-300x204.png 300w, https:\/\/www.stellaroutlooktools.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/05\/Outlook-Not-Responding.png 421w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<h5>There are many other reasons for \u201cOutlook Not Responding&#8221; error. Such errors are quite frequent if the Outlook freezes or hangs while sending or accessing a mail.<\/h5>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-904 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/www.stellaroutlooktools.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/05\/outlook-stop-working-300x147.png\" alt=\"Error Outlook stopped Working\" width=\"300\" height=\"147\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.stellaroutlooktools.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/05\/outlook-stop-working-300x147.png 300w, https:\/\/www.stellaroutlooktools.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/05\/outlook-stop-working.png 366w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<h3>Some of the common causes of \u201cOutlook Not Responding\u201d error are mentioned below.<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>The Outlook is outdated<\/li>\n<li>The Outlook is being used by multiple processes.<\/li>\n<li>Conflict in the add-in installed with Outlook.<\/li>\n<li>Heavy mailbox.<\/li>\n<li>Any sort of corruption in Office programs.<\/li>\n<li>Corrupt or damaged Outlook data files.<\/li>\n<li>Conflict in the antivirus software with Outlook.<\/li>\n<li>Corrupt user profile.<\/li>\n<li>Conflict with any other program with Outlook.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/cloud.stellarinfo.com\/micro\/StellarRepairforOutlook-Professional.exe \"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-1830 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.stellaroutlooktools.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/free-download-large.gif\" alt=\"free download\" width=\"213\" height=\"55\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>All the above-mentioned causes and the corresponding error message occurred in earlier versions along with the recent Outlook 2013 and 2010. So, in order to overcome the common issue of \u201cOutlook Not Responding\u201d error from all the versions, you need to have a common solution that works for Outlook 2013, 2010, 2007 and earlier versions.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.stellaroutlooktools.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/05\/9-solution-points-to-resolve-outlook-not-responding.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-full wp-image-2203 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.stellaroutlooktools.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/05\/9-solution-points-to-resolve-outlook-not-responding.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"650\" height=\"1388\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.stellaroutlooktools.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/05\/9-solution-points-to-resolve-outlook-not-responding.jpg 650w, https:\/\/www.stellaroutlooktools.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/05\/9-solution-points-to-resolve-outlook-not-responding-140x300.jpg 140w, https:\/\/www.stellaroutlooktools.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/05\/9-solution-points-to-resolve-outlook-not-responding-480x1024.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 650px) 100vw, 650px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h2><strong>How to fix Outlook Not Responding or Outlook Not Working?<\/strong><\/h2>\n<h4><strong> Check the details of all the above-discussed reasons:\u00a0<\/strong><\/h4>\n<h4><b>1<\/b>. <b>End Outlook.exe process<\/b><\/h4>\n<p>If the Outlook is being used by multiple processes, you can kill the hanging process. This can be done by following the below-mentioned steps.<\/p>\n<ol start=\"1\">\n<li>Start the Windows Task Manager by either by pressing <strong>Ctrl + Alt + Del<\/strong> or by right-clicking the taskbar.<\/li>\n<li>Choose \u201cStart Task Manager\u201c.<\/li>\n<li>Switch to the Processes tab.<\/li>\n<li>Choose the OUTLOOK.EXE by clicking on it.<\/li>\n<li>Hit the \u201c<strong>End Process<\/strong>\u201d button.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h4><b>2. Start Outlook in Safe mode<\/b><\/h4>\n<p>Starting Outlook in safe mode is yet another solution that is worth trying. Safe mode loads the Outlook without any add-ins and customization files. This can be done by following the below-mentioned steps.<\/p>\n<ol start=\"1\">\n<li>Hold down the Ctrl key and click on its icon or open the command line and type outlook.exe \/safe.<\/li>\n<li>Click Yes to confirm that you really want to start Outlook in Safe mode.<\/li>\n<li>If the above steps resolve your issue, the problem was most likely with one of your add-ins.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h4><b>3. Disable your Outlook add-ins<\/b><\/h4>\n<p>If you experience the \u201cOutlook Not Responding\u201d error for the first time, then try turning off the recently installed add-ins one-by-one. In order to turn off the add-ins in Outlook 2007, follow the below-mentioned steps:<\/p>\n<ol start=\"1\">\n<li>Go to the Tools menu<\/li>\n<li>Click \u201cTrust Center\u201c and choose \u2019Add-ins\u2019<\/li>\n<li>Click Go<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>In Outlook 2010 and Outlook 2013, follow the below steps.<\/p>\n<ol start=\"1\">\n<li>Switch to the File tab<\/li>\n<li>Click &#8216;Options&#8217;<\/li>\n<li>Choose \u2019Add-ins\u2019<\/li>\n<li>Click Go<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>Finally, uncheck the add-ins and close the dialog.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/cloud.stellarinfo.com\/micro\/StellarRepairforOutlook-Professional.exe \"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-1830 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.stellaroutlooktools.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/free-download-large.gif\" alt=\"free download\" width=\"213\" height=\"55\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h4><b>4. Close all open programs and applications<\/b><\/h4>\n<p>Since Outlook is a complex application, it requires a lot of resources. In addition, it does not have the required memory to perform a required operation, which can eventually lead to \u201cOutlook Not Responding\u201d error. A simple solution is to close all other programs that are not required at that moment.<\/p>\n<h4><b>5. Repair Outlook data files<\/b><\/h4>\n<p>You can always use the inbuilt utility to overcome many issues faced in Outlook. The Outlook comes with an efficient Inbox repair tool, which scans your damaged or corrupt Outlook data files and automatically repairs it. In order to use the Inbox Repair tool, you need to follow the steps mentioned below.<\/p>\n<ol start=\"1\">\n<li>Close Outlook.<\/li>\n<li>Navigate to the C:\\Program Files\\Microsoft Office\\OFFICE14 folder if you are using Outlook 2010 and C:\\Program Files\\Microsoft Office\\OFFICE15 for Outlook 2013.<\/li>\n<li>Double-click Scanpst.exe.<\/li>\n<li>Click \u201cBrowse\u201d to select the Outlook data file.<\/li>\n<li>Choose the scan options by opening the \u201cOptions\u201d dialog box.<\/li>\n<li>Click \u201cStart\u201d when you are done.<\/li>\n<li>You can initiate the repair process, in case it spots any errors.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>But sometimes, Inbox Repair Tool does not work and you can not <a href=\"http:\/\/www.stellaroutlooktools.com\/scan\/pst-repair.php\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">repair your Outlook PST file<\/a>. In such scenario, you can use Stellar Repair for Outlook software.<\/p>\n<h4><b>6. Reduce the size of your mailbox<\/b><\/h4>\n<p>With the accumulation of mail and its associated items, the Outlook mailbox grows in size. This can also make the Outlook irresponsive.<\/p>\n<p>There are a few simple ways to handle this problem.<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Create multiple folders as Outlook takes more time in displaying items from a single folder while you are navigating to another folder. In this way, you can organise your mails as well as avoid any concerning errors.<\/li>\n<li>Compact the Outlook data file by following method.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h5><em><strong>If you are using Outlook 2010, <\/strong><\/em><\/h5>\n<ol>\n<li>Go to File tab, under Info &gt; Accounts Settings &gt;Data Files tab.<\/li>\n<li>Choose your Personal folder.<\/li>\n<li>Click Settings.<\/li>\n<li>Click <strong>Compact Now<\/strong> by going to the General Tab.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h5><strong><em>If you are using Outlook 2013 and 2010, you need to follow the <span style=\"background-color: #f6d5d9;\">below steps:<\/span><\/em><\/strong><\/h5>\n<ol>\n<li>Right-click the Personal folder.<\/li>\n<li>Select Data File Properties &gt; Advanced&gt;Compact Now.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>Another way of reducing the size of PST File, Archive your Outlook PST.<\/p>\n<h4><b>7. Synchronize Outlook without interrupting<\/b><\/h4>\n<p>While Outlook archives or synchronizes messages and contacts with your other devices, do not take any actions in Outlook during this period. This will allow Outlook to perform the archiving or synchronization process smoothly without giving any error.<\/p>\n<h4><b>8. Disable antivirus software<\/b><\/h4>\n<p>Outdated anti-virus or anti-spam programs are one of the main reasons for Outlook issues. These programs often conflict with Outlook and prevent them from functioning properly. It is always recommended to update the anti-virus from time-to-time. In addition, make sure that the Outlook add-ins are added to the trusted applications list of your protection software<\/p>\n<h4><b>9. Repair your Office programs<\/b><\/h4>\n<p>In case none of the above solution works, try repairing your Office programs. Follow the steps mentioned below to repair the Office programs.<\/p>\n<ol start=\"1\">\n<li>Close Office applications.<\/li>\n<li>Open Control Panel.<\/li>\n<li>Right-click on the Microsoft Office under \u201cAdd or Remove Programs\u201d.<\/li>\n<li>Select Change.<\/li>\n<li>Choose Repair<\/li>\n<li>Click the Continue button.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>For More Information about resolving Outlook not Responding <a href=\"https:\/\/support.microsoft.com\/en-us\/office\/outlook-not-responding-stuck-at-processing-stopped-working-or-freezes-5c313d04-64af-4441-82d2-44e5a43eee5a\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Manual Guide<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/cloud.stellarinfo.com\/micro\/StellarRepairforOutlook-Professional.exe \"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-1830 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.stellaroutlooktools.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/free-download-large.gif\" alt=\"free download\" width=\"213\" height=\"55\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h5><strong>Conclusion:<\/strong><\/h5>\n<p>All the above methods will help to fix the problem in Outlook &#8220;Outlook not Responding&#8221;. If none of these works then it means that your Outlook Data file got corrupt. In that case try the advance utility Stellar Repair for Outlook, which will be effective to resolve the error.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.stellaroutlooktools.com\/blog\/recover-lost-deleted-emails-outlook-2016-2013-2010-2007\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Recover Lost Emails in Outlook<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.stellaroutlooktools.com\/blog\/scanpst-exe-works-different-outlook-version\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">How does SCANPST.EXE Works<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.stellaroutlooktools.com\/blog\/methods-remove-duplicates-ms-outlook-pst-file\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">How to Remove Duplicates<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.stellaroutlooktools.com\/blog\/fix-microsoft-outlook-has-encountered-a-problem-and-needs-to-close-error\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"do follow noopener noreferrer\">Outlook Error: encountered a Problem &amp; Need to Close<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Microsoft Outlook is one of the most advanced, yet complex email client software. It provides great flexibility by acting as a connectivity tool for much professional software. However, such software or professional Outlook add-ins are not reliable and can lead to improper functioning of the Outlook. 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